Senior Manager, International Transportation

electrolux; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Electrolux Group North America seeks a Senior Manager, International Transportation to lead North America inbound and international transportation strategy. You will optimize global logistics networks, manage a $225M budget, and oversee 60+ logistics providers and internal teams, delivering cost-efficient, on-time service across multiple modes.

You will partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, and Planning to align transport strategy with demand and growth, while driving risk mitigation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, operations, or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain with people leadership.
• Experience in transportation procurement, carrier sourcing, and 3PL/4PL management.
• Proven ability to manage large transportation budgets and complex networks.
• Familiarity with transportation markets, cost and efficiency improvements, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead North American inbound and international transportation operations for service, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Develop ocean/air freight strategies, negotiate with carriers, and plan capacity.
• Oversee 60+ logistics providers and internal logistics teams and 3PLs.
• Move ~100,000 TEUs annually across multiple modes including cross-border and domestic.
• Design resilient, sustainable global freight networks and mitigate risks.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align transport strategy with demand.
• Act as global logistics SME and support make-vs-buy decisions and new products.
• Drive continuous improvement, digital visibility, and cost savings.
• Establish KPIs for service, quality, cost, and sustainability; foster safety and teamwork.

Skills

Transportation procurement

Carrier sourcing

Contract negotiations

3PL/4PL partnerships

Budget management

TMS analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Master’s degree preferred

APICS/CSCMP/Six Sigma Certification a plus

Tools

TMS

Analytics platforms

Transportation optimization tools

Job description

Job Description

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At the Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

All about the role:

The Senior Manager, International Transportation will lead North America inbound and international transportation strategy, optimizing global logistics networks, freight procurement, carrier performance, cost efficiency, supply chain resiliency, and end-to-end delivery execution while driving operational excellence and strategic business alignment.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located in the HQ office, Charlotte NC.

What you’ll do:

• Lead all North American inbound and international transportation operations, ensuring service excellence, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery across domestic and global networks.
• Develop and execute ocean and air freight strategies, including carrier negotiations, capacity planning, trade lane optimization, and freight procurement.
• Manage a $225M transportation budget, oversee 60+ logistics providers, and lead internal logistics teams and 3PL operations.
• Direct the movement of approximately 100,000 TEUs annually across FCL, LCL, air freight, expedited, cross-border, and domestic transportation modes.
• Design and optimize resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective global freight networks while mitigating geopolitical, market, and supply chain risks.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Product Management, Trade Compliance, and Planning teams to align transportation strategy with business demand and growth objectives.
• Serve as the global logistics subject matter expert, supporting make-versus-buy decisions, total delivered cost modeling, and new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service, visibility, sustainability, operational efficiency, and transportation cost savings.
• Establish and monitor KPIs across service, quality, sustainability, cost, and operational performance while advancing digital supply chain visibility solutions.
• Develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of safety, integrity, diversity, collaboration, and customer-centric innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management, including oversight of inbound and outbound operations and direct people leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in transportation procurement, carrier sourcing, contract negotiations, and management of 3PL/4PL partnerships.
• Proven success managing large‑scale transportation budgets, complex logistics networks, and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of transportation markets, carrier operations, and transportation economics, with the ability to drive cost, service, and efficiency improvements.
• Master’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; APICS, CSCMP, Six Sigma, or similar certifications are a plus.
• Experience within consumer goods, manufacturing, retail, or distribution environments, with proficiency in TMS, analytics platforms, and transportation optimization tools, preferred.

Benefits highlights:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution
• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Find more on:

Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/

Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through [e-mail]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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